Missoula to Montana Adopts Commission Government Reform
An advocate outlines Missoula's switch to a three member commission system in 1910 to run city affairs on a business basis. He argues county government should mimic this model to reduce costs, cut political influence, and consolidate executive power under a nonpartisan commission with a governor appointing a five member efficiency board. Strong emphasis on enforcing prohibition and streamlining public agencies.
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Commission
Montana
Oregon
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Legislative
Acton
Bam Warden Jobs
State Purchasing Agent Favored in Montana Reforms
The piece argues Montana should appoint a state purchasing agent with full authority to buy all supplies for state institutions. It cites economies from centralized buying and critiques current ad hoc purchases by many individuals. It discusses oil grade standards and concerns that Montana may be used as a dumping ground for low grade gasoline.
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Mumana
Montana
Farm Loan Delinquencies Threaten State Funds
A lawmaker warns of widespread delinquencies in farm loan interest payments tied to the common school fund. Delinquent loans total over 1.4 million from a 4.27 million farm loan portfolio, with 33.1 percent interest delinquent. The text calls for deposits with applications to curb fund depletion and notes tax delinquency risks and proposed legislative action.
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United States Liberty
Donda
Register
Montana
Montana Governor Dixon calls for reform in state government
Governor Joseph M. Dixon urges Montana to seize a rare chance to implement a constructive program. He criticizes the unwieldy system and urges elimination of unnecessary boards and offices, centralized authority, and a bipartisan effort focused on essential public business to restore public faith.
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Montana
Joseph M. Dixon
State government reform via appointment or election
The text argues for broader appointment of state officials in Montana and parallels federal appointments, claiming major administration gains and accountability by the governor for administrative posts. It critiques the current primary law as leaving voters unable to know enough about candidates.
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Supreme Court
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Montana proposes a unified Department of Agriculture
A Montana draft argues for a real department of agriculture to coordinate all farming related agencies. It calls for combining the commission of agriculture and publicity, livestock and dairy offices, state veterinarian, poultry, horticulture, grain grading, stallion registration and more under one head to lift rural life and farm profitability through coordinated action. The proposal suggests proper compensation for the agriculture head.
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Commission of Agriculture and ‘Publicity
Board of Poultry Husbandry
Recorder of Marks and Brands
Board of Horticulture
Grain Grading Commission
Stallion ‘Registration Board
Statewide plea to reform fish and game department
A partial OCR excerpt argues the fish and game department should be removed from political influence and run as a public benefit to conserve wildlife and boost state economy. It stresses rapid action to protect endangered species and calls for a higher, nonpartisan administrative standard.
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Fish and Fame Department
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Amending the Montana Workmen’s Compensation Act
A letter argues for broader coverage of workers including agricultural occupations, higher medical and funeral benefits, and removal of the 14 day waiting period. It notes Montana lags behind other states in medical allowances and funeral costs, urging liberalization to aid injured workers.
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Montana
Uar- Anieo
Primary Law and Short Ballot Debate
Fragmented text argues for primary law reform and a short ballot. It discusses printing ballots on separate sheets, voter oath requirements, and redrawing primary and delegate processes. Proposes a revolving alphabetical ballot order and consolidated presidential preference and delegate elections.
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Legislative reapportionment debate in Oregon legislature
The constitution calls for reapportionment of representatives after the federal census. The current house size is deemed excessive for efficient work and should be reduced. Oregon has a population nearly double ours and already limits the senate to 10 to 80 and the house to. The last session of the Oregon leg-
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Oregon
Senate
House
America
Long Beach
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Low Angeen
Woodertel
Reget Chamber of Commerce
Lone Beach
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Governor Disbursements and Veteran Welfare Report
The report details biennial disbursements through Nov 30, 1920 totaling 217 997 32 with 25 percent from forest reserves and 18 5 percent from public land sales. The veteran welfare commission notes the Republican platform promise to care for disabled soldiers and praises the commission's ongoing work safeguarding wounded and disabled men.
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Commission OF Veteran Welfare
Republican Party
Veteran Welfare Commission
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